How to Connect to iCloud From a PC

by John Arkontaky, Demand Media

Having a PC won't stop you from using Apple's iCloud storage service.

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While Apple and Microsoft spend much of their days competing against each other, they don’t get you stuck in the crossfire -- at least not when it comes to cloud storage. While you can use Apple’s iCloud to sync your media across Apple devices, you can also use iCloud from a PC to access media such as music, books and movies, as well as contacts, calendars and emails. You can access iCloud in two ways on a PC: by downloading the iCloud Control Panel or via a Web browser.

iCloud Control Panel

Step 1

Download the iCloud Control Panel for Windows software (link in Resources).

Step 2

Open the iCloud Control Panel program, and then enter your Apple ID login information.

About the Author

John Arkontaky's first writing assignments came out of covering local news for the "White Plains Times" in 2006. Since then, he has worked as a staff editor for "Electronic Design" magazine and as a writer and editor for various clients. Arkontaky holds a dual bachelor's degree in English and communications (journalism concentration) from the State University of New York, Cortland.

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